Laboratory Monitoring for Patients on Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors or Angiotensin

question 25

Multiple Choice

Laboratory monitoring for patients on angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers should include:

• A) White blood cell counts with the drug dosage increased for elevations above 10,000 feet
• B) Liver function tests with the drug dosage stopped for alanine aminotransferase values twice that of normal
• C) Serum creatinine levels with the drug dosage reduced for values greater than 2.5 mg/dL
• D) Serum glucose levels with the drug dosage increased for levels greater than 120 mg/dL

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